Creating the Grotesque and Fantastical
Special Effects and Makeup Reel
Utilizing a variety of her skills in practical effects, prosthetics, and makeup, Hayley helps to bring stories to life. She strives to create a blend of drama and realism in her work, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved in student and independent film. She is particularly familiar with fake blood and bleeding wound prosthetics, using these effects to shock audiences and bring authenticity to performances.
Makeup in Motion
While a reel can give you an idea of how makeup looks in action, a picture is worth a thousand words. Want to get up close and personal more of Hayley’s work that’s been featured on the screen?
How it all began
At fourteen years old, Hayley began volunteering with a haunted farm in Youngsville, NC, called The Haunted Forest At Panic Point. For the next four years, she would be an actor in multiple scenes around the property, treating thousands of patrons to unique terrifying makeup looks and exhilarating scares.
This job was Hayley’s gateway into learning about special effects makeup. She was already a visual artist and actor, and this opportunity perfectly blended her two passions. She was able to use quality makeup products, as well as guide from professionals in the field, to create her own style of horror makeup and launch her into her aspiring career.
